Live Well with Michelle

Why did China Evergrande get an unexpected reprieve from liquidation? Why are Bitcoin and Gold both in rally mode as we approach the end of the year? How should investors be reading Mark Zuckerberg’s recent Meta share selloff? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get up close with a publicly-listed Asian fintech today, as Michelle Martin learns how MoneyHero, a Singapore-Hong Kong headquartered company behind some of the best known brands in the finance aggregator space- plans to ride market trends for growth in this conversation with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Strategy, MoneyHero Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss everything you need to know about Evergrande’s latest Hong Kong court showdown, which companies are set to join the S&P 500 and what to look out for the week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney to discuss cracking the credit card premier segment, if a headwind for crypto is easing and how to think through your dividend stock picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are oil prices dropping despite the OPEC+ pledge to make additional cuts in 2024? How should investors be reading November's US market rally? And why is ESR Group facing off activist investor Quarz Capital in court? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look into the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures shares a great book recommendation that Michele believes all investors must have (preorder on ibooks for 5 Dec 23). Arun also shares his personal take on the greatest investing lessons from Charlie Munger. Then, Michelle and Arun discuss the outlook for US Fed cut interest rates in 2024 and which country's stock markets show reason to cheer in 2024?...

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss GM’s $10 billion buyback, Manulife US REIT’s divestment plans, and Keppel’s purchase of a major European property asset manager.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and successful trading have in common? Can you really learn what you need to know to trade options in weeks? Michelle Martin meets the author of The Tao of Trading Simon Ree to find out how you can trade like a pro and build abundant wealth in any market condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How was Chinese giant PDD able to beat estimates? Why is Meituan warning of slower growth in China? Why are Chinese shifting their money overseas? And what are the odds that the stock market will be 2023 on a high note? Michelle Martin unravels it all with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who in Singapore is certain they can retire on their terms and when they want to? Who has additional income sources? Which age group is least confident about financial freedom in Singapore and why? Michelle Martin finds out with Adriana Chia, Vice President, CX and Research, Singlife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Zhongzhi Enterprise related to China’s troubled property sector? Why is Goldman Sachs expecting China stocks to make its first annual gain in 4 years next year? And what would OCBC, UOB & DBS’ offer for customers to lock savings mean for their business? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outflows from Binance amounted to more than $1 billion not including bitcoin, according to data from blockchain analysis firm Nansen, 24 hours after founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao stepped down and pleaded guilty in a deal with the Department of Justice.  What does the historic Binance settlement mean for the wider crypto industry? Michelle Martin finds out with Markus Thielen, Head of Research and...

His own mother was once skeptical of his teenage business plans, but Novelship along with its Co-Founder and CEO have come a long way since. The once bootstrapped, Singapore start-up, has raised millions and is eyeing South East Asian expansion as well as a whole new surprising slice of the demographic pie. How do you grow a sneaker business? Michelle Martin finds out with Richard Xia, Co-Founder...

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the state of the US economy, if the recent US market rally is warranted, the performance of the STI , Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway having sold its entire stake in Indian fintech Paytm and the surprising new price tag for happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He went from SAF to PMO , private sector consulting and now educates people on how to make use property investing to build income streams.   Daniel Sim, Founder of Born Poor Die Rich, joins Michelle Martin for this enlightening session on making your career dreams a reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the latest on the OpenAI and Sam Altman saga? What's behind the surge in Country Garden shares? And what near-term challenges is Nanofilm faced with? Michelle Martin breaks it all down with Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent numbers reported by Singapore stocks for the third quarter of 2023 have been quite a mixed bag. But perhaps this presents us an opportunity to search for operationally resilient S-REITs that we can consider in our portfolios! Dan Koh invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan  to discuss 5 resilient Singapore stocks that is worth a second look today.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The OpenAI saga is finally coming to a close after news reported that Sam Altman will return as the CEO of one of the world's most valuable company. But who’s in and out of the new OpenAI board? Why are Wall Street strategists predicting further gains for US stocks in 2024? And why is Jack Ma reversing his plan to trim his stake in Alibaba? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang on Market View.  See...

How is Seatrium working with partners and its ecosystem on its net-zero journey? In 2023 Seatrium was formed following the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, where is it on its green journey today? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Mark Gainsborough, Chairman, Seatrium. This SIEWCast is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and Money FM 89.3 in...

  Michelle Martin and Irene Ho, Deputy CEO of Finexis discuss money, meaning, mentorship and personal excellence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren't investors happy with Nvidia’s latest earnings result despite a surge in revenue? What does Nordstrom’s latest results suggest about the health of the broader retail industry? And why did Binance plead guilty to criminal charges? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unwrap these stories and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of the founding fathers of Singapore, Goh Keng Swee played a crucial role in shaping Singapore's economic development. However, despite his enormous legacy, few Singaporeans seem to know much about him. Michelle Martin invites Felix Cheong & Cheah Sinann, Creators of "Goh Keng Swee: A Singaporean for All Seasons" to dive deep into Dr Goh Keng Swee’s values, money philosophy and approach...

On this episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down all you need to know about Emmett Shear, the new interim CEO of OpenAI, an overview of Singtel’s performance amid Optus CEO’s recent departure, and what they make of the S&P500’s exit from the correction territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their oldest client is 70 and didn't let his lack of technical knowledge hold him back from venturing into algorithmic trading. Michelle Martin speaks to Melvin Lim, CEO & Co-founder, Lazetrader, a home grown fintech start-up to discuss how his company is enhancing efficiency, eliminating emotional biases, and taking advantage of backtesting capabilities through its algo trading software. See...

Why did Malaysia’s EPF lift its stake in AEM to 11 percent? Could the S&P 500 quickest comeback last? And what is the latest on Sam Altman and OpenAI? Michelle Martin unpacks it all with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.